This is our annual “BIG NUDGE” to get those of you who are planning to attend the MSBO Annual Conference, April 29 through May 1, in Grand Rapids to complete your registration.
Why attend the MSBO Annual Conference?
- Get vital updates and information
- Learn from and with your colleagues. "Walk the walk” on the importance of education!
- We have more topics and more clinic sessions than any time in the history of MSBO. Not only do we have more sessions than ever, but we have put together new programs aimed at all levels of experience from those just starting out to veterans.
It is important that you register now so we can get an accurate count for meals and our clinic sessions. We are also assigning rooms based on the number of people we expect to attend each session. If you registered as part of the Early Bird you still need to complete your registration by telling us which clinics you plan on attending.
Register online or fill out a registration form (part of our conference brochure) and fax it to (517) 327-0768.
If You Feel You Can’t Attend the Annual Conference
…because of your school’s difficult financial situation, we offer two thoughts:
- The Conference offers many valuable sessions with great ideas that will more than pay for your attendance.
- MSBO may be able to meet you half way (financially).
We still have registration scholarships available if:
- you haven’t registered yet;
- your district has not already received a registration scholarship this year; and
- you want to attend.
This scholarship covers your registration for the Conference and includes two breakfasts and two lunches as part of the program.
Our bottom line is you! We believe this is the best professional development value available to Michigan School Business Officials and we want to make attending as easy as possible. Take a look at the conference brochure.
Here is a partial list of Conference topics:
- Analyzing Your Business Operations and Considering Collaborative Services
- Pooling Health Care Solutions
- Designing and Implementing a Sound Internal Control System
- Cash Flows Made Easy
- Winning Bond Elections
- Writing Accounting Policies for Your District
- Purchasing Policies and Procedures
- RFP Development and Purchasing Best Practices
- Finding and Using Available State Data
- Intelligent Scanning and Automated Data Capture
- Being Chosen: “Branding” Your District
- Dusting Off and Updating Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Understanding School Employment Laws
- Bargaining and Bidding Your Health Insurance
- Human Resources Metrics: Keeping Track of What Counts
- MPSERS for You and Your Staff
- Revitalizing Athletic Fields
- Cost Savings Alternatives to State Aid Borrowing
- Bond Refunding 101
- Getting Ready to Bargain
- Saving Dollars Saving Energy
- Electronic Payment Systems
- Responsible Construction Contracting
- 403(b) Cooperative Services
- Early Retirement Plans: To Be or Not to Be?
- Taming the E-mail Beast
- Best Practices for Purchasing Electricity and Gas
- Establishing a School Foundation
- Hiring Subs by Contract
- Enhancing Your Software Skills and Increasing Personal Productivity
- An Exhibit Show for Networking, Gathering Information and One Stop Comparison Shopping
If you have questions about scholarships or how to register online, please contact Marte Cadwell.